A great warrior-turned-politician is despised by his people. And the feeling is mutual.

A landmark project with the Stratford Festival reveals the age‑old tensions that tear at the heart of democracy.

Director Robert Lepage’s signature high-tech, cinematic storytelling frames superb acting by a veteran Stratford cast, led by André Sills in the title role. A mesmerizing critique of leadership and our media-obsessed present, this landmark production will whet the appetites of old and new theater-goers alike. 2h55m incl. intermission

Coriolanus-Connected Events
The Hop is using the adventurous production as a springboard for explorations of the current moment.See all of the events below

★★★★(out of 4)
“Riveting, invigorating and smart…
You have to see it.”—The Globe and Mail

“Dazzlingly precise … surely the greatest contemporary staging of this play that I ever have seen.”—Chicago Tribune

Coriolanus-Connected Events

The Taming of the ShrewNov 4 at 4 pm
A stunning interpretation of Shakespeare’s controversial battle-of-the-sexes comedy. Live in HD.
$23; $10 Dartmouth student tickets.

Teaching ShakespeareNov 6 from 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Full-day workshop by lead Coriolanus actors shares Stratford’s renowned methods for using Shakespeare in the classroom. Free for teachers bringing students to a Coriolanus school matinee, $50 for others.

Tue • Oct 23
5 pm • Top of HopTweeting to the Populace: Roman Mobs and Modern Media, a public talk by Dartmouth public policy professor Charlie Wheelan.Watch the Video >

Thu • Nov 1
5 pm • Top of HopFemale Power in Shakespeare, from Taming of the Shrew to Coriolanus, a conversation between Stratford dramaturg Keira Loughran and Dartmouth English professor Tom Luxon.Watch the Video >

How does the set move? What makes the projections so spectacular? These questions, and more, are answered as we take you behind the scenes of Coriolanus. Explore a whole new world and learn the secrets of the creative team who made it all possible.

FUNDING

Funded in part by a gift from Daniel S. Bernstein ’87 P’18 P’21 and Claire Foerster P’18 P’21 with additional support from the Office of the President.